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Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

Hi! I’m Amanda.

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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blogging + writing

Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up #2

February 23, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogger meet-up minnesota

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday! A link-up where you can inspire others with what you do best and also be inspired.

Filed Under: Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, rant Tagged With: inspire me link, link-up

Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up

February 16, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Basically it’s all about inspiring people with what you do best! And then you can also be inspired by all of the talented linkers. Seriously, my mind is blown every time I’ve linked up, so I decided to hop on board.

Filed Under: Inspire Me, link-up, motivation Tagged With: inspiration, link-love, link-up

To Date or Not To Date (your blog posts)

January 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

to date or not to date your blog via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

An idea I picked up from The Blog Maven is to remove the dates from blog posts and comments. I was intrigued at first, but I actually like doing it every once in awhile.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, zoeyfluffybutt

10 Amazingly Decadent Pancake Recipes

January 12, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

10 amazingly decadent pancake recipes the whole family will love @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Prepare yourself for some mouthwatering pancake recipes, friends! This is a post I did for Lifehack a couple of weeks back and I really wanted to share it with you all!

Filed Under: article teaser, breakfast, food, foodspiration, pancakes, recipe round-up Tagged With: foodspiration, pancakes

2015 Reader Survey with Giveaway

January 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

diary of a semi-health nut reader survey and target giftcard giveaway 2

I’ve created a short reader survey for you guys to fill out to see what you think about this blog. It’s only 10 questions and I will be over the moon if you would take 5 minutes to fill it out.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, giveaway, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, survey, zoeyfluffybutt

Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

Filed Under: best of, food, foodspiration, holiday, Nebraska, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up, SHN Eats Tagged With: best of, holiday, Nebraska, recipe, recipe round-up

How I Make Money Blogging with Ads

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

how do you make money blogging with ads via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Believe it or not, you can make money blogging. I know, it’s shocking to most people when they find out my blog is more like a part-time job than just a hobby (although I like to think it combines the best of both worlds).

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, make money blogging Tagged With: blogging + writing

Happy Things #3

November 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

me minneapolis with katie and sam and dave

I just tend to stress about eve-ry-thing.
To remind myself that life is good, I’m doing another Happy Things post.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, Dave, friends, happy things, life, ramble, weekend Tagged With: blogging + writing, Dave, family, friends, positivity, thoughts

Mini Sausage, Spinach + Hash Frittatas

November 12, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

sausage spinach and hash frittatas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

These adorable little frittatas are the perfect dish to prepare ahead of time for a week’s worth of healthy breakfast on-the-go! Super customizable too!

Filed Under: article teaser, breakfast, Gluten Free, life, nut free, recipe, restaurant, snack, weekend Tagged With: article teaser, food, recipe, restaurant, twin cities

Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

November 8, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

These are semi-healthy cookies at their best. Filled with yummy vegan protein goodness, sweet banana and studded with colorful sprinkles, these little chewy protein cookies will make you smile.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, cookies, dessert, egg free, food, kid friendly, link-up, ramble, recipe, Skoop B Strong Protein, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: cookies, dessert, link-up, recipe

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Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things

chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

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[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

easy DIY homemade fruit roll ups. great as a snack, a semi-healthy treat, or for fueling for a run. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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